Targeting small-scale irrigation investments using agent-based modeling: Case studies in Mali and Niger

Small-scale irrigation has been identified as a potential adaptation strategy for climate change and boosting food security and livelihoods in dry regions. This study presents the analysis of the potential adoption of small-scale irrigation in two West African countries (Mali and Niger) by using a s...

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Autores principales: Olayide, Olawale E., Sangare, Saadatou A., Koo, Jawoo, Xie, Hua
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Publicado: University of Bonn 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/142261
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author Olayide, Olawale E.
Sangare, Saadatou A.
Koo, Jawoo
Xie, Hua
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Olayide, Olawale E.
Sangare, Saadatou A.
Xie, Hua
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Sangare, Saadatou A.
Koo, Jawoo
Xie, Hua
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description Small-scale irrigation has been identified as a potential adaptation strategy for climate change and boosting food security and livelihoods in dry regions. This study presents the analysis of the potential adoption of small-scale irrigation in two West African countries (Mali and Niger) by using a spatially explicit analytical framework. It underscores the need for strategically investing in the management of ground and surface water resources for the development of small-scale irrigation systems in the two countries. The study implemented an agent-based modeling technique to simulate small-scale irrigation decisions at the district and national level. The results revealed that, while small-scale irrigation can increase crop productivity in both countries, its adoption may be constrained by water scarcity and tensions in water allocation. Strategic water resource development plans should be established to ensure efficient and sustainable irrigation schemes, especially for areas with high potential profitability.
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spelling CGSpace1422612025-02-24T06:46:05Z Targeting small-scale irrigation investments using agent-based modeling: Case studies in Mali and Niger Olayide, Olawale E. Sangare, Saadatou A. Koo, Jawoo Xie, Hua investment groundwater technology modelling capacity development irrigation water resources small-scale aquaculture climate change Small-scale irrigation has been identified as a potential adaptation strategy for climate change and boosting food security and livelihoods in dry regions. This study presents the analysis of the potential adoption of small-scale irrigation in two West African countries (Mali and Niger) by using a spatially explicit analytical framework. It underscores the need for strategically investing in the management of ground and surface water resources for the development of small-scale irrigation systems in the two countries. The study implemented an agent-based modeling technique to simulate small-scale irrigation decisions at the district and national level. The results revealed that, while small-scale irrigation can increase crop productivity in both countries, its adoption may be constrained by water scarcity and tensions in water allocation. Strategic water resource development plans should be established to ensure efficient and sustainable irrigation schemes, especially for areas with high potential profitability. 2020-10-01 2024-05-22T12:10:14Z 2024-05-22T12:10:14Z Working Paper https://hdl.handle.net/10568/142261 en https://research4agrinnovation.org/app/uploads/2019/04/pari-policybrief12.pdf Open Access University of Bonn Olayide, Olawale E.; Sangare, Saadatou A.; Koo, Jawoo; and Xie, Hua. 2020. Targeting small-scale irrigation investments using agent-based modeling: Case studies in Mali and Niger. ZEF-Discussion Papers on Development Policy No. 299. Bonn, Germany: Center for Development Research (ZEF). https://purl.umn.edu/305676
spellingShingle investment
groundwater
technology
modelling
capacity development
irrigation
water resources
small-scale aquaculture
climate change
Olayide, Olawale E.
Sangare, Saadatou A.
Koo, Jawoo
Xie, Hua
Targeting small-scale irrigation investments using agent-based modeling: Case studies in Mali and Niger
title Targeting small-scale irrigation investments using agent-based modeling: Case studies in Mali and Niger
title_full Targeting small-scale irrigation investments using agent-based modeling: Case studies in Mali and Niger
title_fullStr Targeting small-scale irrigation investments using agent-based modeling: Case studies in Mali and Niger
title_full_unstemmed Targeting small-scale irrigation investments using agent-based modeling: Case studies in Mali and Niger
title_short Targeting small-scale irrigation investments using agent-based modeling: Case studies in Mali and Niger
title_sort targeting small scale irrigation investments using agent based modeling case studies in mali and niger
topic investment
groundwater
technology
modelling
capacity development
irrigation
water resources
small-scale aquaculture
climate change
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/142261
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